
Senior Counsel
- Barcelona
- Permanente
- Tiempo completo
- Utilize balanced lawyering to efficiently and effectively draft, negotiate and close a wide variety of complex national and cross border technology and outsourcing contracts with existing and prospective clients, strategic partners, and vendors under limited supervision.
- Work effectively with sales, finance and business leadership in EMEA, the United States, Canada, APAC and LATAM to reach a successful outcome in contract negotiations.
- Interface with all levels of ADP personnel to advise on contract-related matters and ensure contract terms are consistent with ADP's business practices, policies and goals (financial, fiscal, strategic, etc.).
- Develop and conduct periodic training on contract terms, ADP's positions and the contracting process in general for sales and business colleagues.
- Must be able to contribute to, and maintain, ADP's culture of innovation and growth while effectively managing risk.
- Perform special assignments and projects as directed by the VP, Managing Counsel -- Global Contracts Team or other executive leadership.
- Juris Doctor or equivalent degree from an an accredited law school in Europe or the United States.
- Minimum of 8 years of relevant legal experience, preferably with at least 2 - 3 years at a top law firm and some in house experience in a publicly traded company in Europe or the United States, with specific emphasis on contract negotiation, outsourcing and technology transactions, and analysis and management of contractual risk.
- Superior knowledge of outsourcing arrangements, technology contracts, software-licensing, and business law with strong legal analytical ability and judgment.
- Proficiency with data privacy laws (including GDPR and other global privacy laws) and the ability to advise on the impact of same.
- Excellent verbal and written fluency in English, including superior verbal and written communication skills and the ability to work under pressure and meet critical deadlines.
- Must have good interpersonal skills and be able to interface effectively with associates at all levels of ADP management, external attorneys and business associates of clients, partners and vendors.
- Must demonstrate the ability to be assertive while maintaining a diplomatic and professional demeanor.
- Must be a self-starter with the ability to manage transactions to completion and anticipate issues that may arise.
- Ready to join a highly motivated team where members have each other's back.
- Some experience with Common Law legal systems and M&A preferred.
- Must be able to accommodate some travel.
- Position will be based in Barcelona, Spain.